Aaron Adams
Calgary,AB
Summary
An executive-level management professional featuring tremendous experience in operational leadership roles driving ambitious business expansion and revenue growth for industry leading corporations. Demonstrated talent for overseeing sizeable operations (300+ employees) spanning multiple regional locations. A strategic problem solver with a keen acumen for recapturing underperforming business processes by developing and implementing innovative solutions. Repeated success planning and launching new business operations with a proven talent for project managing, building retrofits and new construction. Talented presenter and negotiator; known for building strong relationships with clients, business partners and key stakeholders to drive cohesive operations, and exceed organizational objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Delivery Lead
Suncor Energy Services Inc.
08.2022 - Current
- Accelerated issue resolution by facilitating effective collaboration between team members across different departments and vendors.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources, schedules, and stakeholder expectations.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Retail Network Evergreen MPaaS Project encompassed approximately 2000 retail locations from Coast to Coast. I managed and converted every location.
Supervisor
Calgary Sports And Entertainment Corporation
09.2006 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and foster culture of excellence.
- Managed team of 40 people during event days. Location is one of the busiest cost centres within the Calgary Saddledome.
Senior Manager, Field Operations
Lubexx Enterprises Ltd. O/a Jiffy Lube
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Oversaw operations, expansion, franchise management and quality assurance for a national company of over 90 locations in 6 provinces.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Managed, maintained and monitored quality, revenue generation and compliance.
- Coached, mentored and was corporate liaison, commencing new locations, assisted struggling operations, trained managers and staff ensuring programs and promotions were well utilized.
- Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select the most appropriate partners for delivering desired results at optimal costs.
Vice President, Operations
Mr. Lube
06.2004 - 05.2017
- Reduced operational expenses by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Implemented best practices in inventory management, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members in their career development, providing guidance and support to cultivate future leaders within the organization.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Drafted budget for 23 different locations and monitored expenditures.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
Operations Manager
Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurants
09.1991 - 06.2004
- Directed operations for 8 major facilities across Alberta staffed by over 350 employees.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Education
Business Administration (Coursework)
University of Regina
Regina, SKAccomplishments
- Operations Management
- Full Life Cycle Project Management
- New Business Development and Launch
- P&L Accountability
- Team Building and Leadership
Affiliations
- MS Society
- Diabetes Canada
- Society for Treatment of Autism
Timeline
Project Delivery Lead
Suncor Energy Services Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Senior Manager, Field Operations
Lubexx Enterprises Ltd. O/a Jiffy Lube
06.2018 - 10.2021
Supervisor
Calgary Sports And Entertainment Corporation
09.2006 - Current
Vice President, Operations
Mr. Lube
06.2004 - 05.2017
Operations Manager
Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurants
09.1991 - 06.2004
Business Administration (Coursework)
University of Regina
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